Joseph Benjamin Oakleaf letters
Collection — Box: 63
Identifier: MS-SC1114
Scope and Contents
Seven letters to Frank E. Stevens regarding Lincoln and the Black Hawk War. Discussing the route that Lincoln's company traveled and asking Stevenson's help in clarifying. Several references to Governor Emmerson and George Dixon, president of the Illinois Historical Society, and his mishandling of the "Commission". One letter from Charles G. Davis with notes on changes for Oakleaf's manuscript. Two letters to Stevens from Joseph L. Oakleaf after his father's death re: the manuscript.
Dates
- Created: May 10 - July 17, 1930
Creator
- Oakleaf, Joseph Benjamin, 1858-1930 (Person)
Biographical / Historical
Joseph Benjamin Oakleaf was a lawyer in Moline, Illinois in practice with his son Joseph L., as well as a Lincoln biographer.
Extent
1 folder (1 folder : .5 linear inches (.042 linear feet)) : 10 letters
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Oakleaf, Joseph Benjamin, 1858-1930 (Person)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscript Collection Repository
Contact:
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Springfield IL 62701 US
(217) 558-8923
christopher.schnell@illinois.gov
112 North Sixth Street
Springfield IL 62701 US
(217) 558-8923
christopher.schnell@illinois.gov